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This report accounts for 64 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe has a market size of €761.4bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 5.5 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 2m in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is €761.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 52,161 businesses in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 5.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe include?
Basic chemicals and Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds are part of the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Austria
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in France
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Lithuania
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in the Netherlands
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Belgium
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Cyprus
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Estonia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Iceland
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing in the UK
- Dye & Pigment Manufacturing in the UK
- Inorganic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in the UK
- Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in the UK
- Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in the UK
- Primary Form Plastics Manufacturing in the UK
- Pesticide & Other Agrochemical Manufacturing in the UK
- Paint, Coatings & Printing Ink Manufacturing in the UK
- Soap & Detergent Manufacturing in the UK
- Perfume & Cosmetics Manufacturing in the UK
- Explosives Manufacturing in the UK
- Glue & Adhesives Manufacturing in the UK
- Essential Oil Manufacturing in the UK
- Chemical Product Manufacturing in the UK
- Chemical Product Manufacturing in Germany
- Synthetic Fibre Manufacturing in Germany
- Glue Manufacturing in Germany
- Perfume & Cosmetics Manufacturing in Germany
- Soap & Detergent Manufacturing in Germany
- Paint, Coatings & Printing Ink Manufacturing in Germany
- Pesticide & Other Agrochemical Manufacturing in Germany
- Primary Form Plastics Manufacturing in Germany
- Primary Form Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing in Germany
- Fertiliser & Nitrogen Compound Manufacturing in Germany
- Organic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Germany
- Inorganic Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Germany
- Dye & Pigment Manufacturing in Germany
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing in Germany
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Luxembourg
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Russia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Slovakia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Hungary
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Denmark
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Poland
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Malta
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Croatia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Slovenia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Greece
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Romania
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Norway
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Italy
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in the UK
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Sweden
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Germany
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Latvia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Spain
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Portugal
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Serbia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Switzerland
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Czechia
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Turkey
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Ireland
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Finland
- Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry includes transforming organic and inorganic raw materials through chemical processes and the formation of products. It distinguishes the production of basic chemicals that constitute the first industry group from the production of intermediate and end products produced by further processing basic chemicals that comprise the remaining industry classes.
What's included in this industry?
Basic chemicalsFertilisers and nitrogen compoundsPlastics and synthetic rubber in primary formsPesticides and other agrochemical productsPaints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and masticsSoap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparationsIndustry Code
20 - Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Employees in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Business in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe
- Profit in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Basic Chemical & Chemical Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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